The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2020-21 Rowing Roster
Roster
Mackenzie Jensen
- Position:
- Starboard
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Smithson Valley
- Hometown:
- Spring Branch, Texas
- Major:
- Government and European Studies
- 2021 Academic All-Big 12 Team (first team)
AS A SENIOR (2021)
- Bowed the Third Varsity 8+ A in the 2021 Longhorn Invite, finishing first in heats (6:48.75) to advance to the A Finals, finishing first overall (6:36.37).
Before Texas
Competed in cross country and track & field at Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas … four-time state qualifier in cross country for the Lady Rangers … three-time regional qualifier in track & field … two-time Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Cross Country All-State selection (2016, 2017) … won the 4x800 championship at the 2015 Texas Relays.
Why Texas?
“I chose Texas because I wanted to be at a University where the combination of top-level education and athletics is unmatched. Texas offers so many opportunities to invest in my future and career as well as become a better athlete.”
What led you to pursue rowing and what do you love most about it?
“Rowing gives me the opportunity to accomplish new things and be competitive. My favorite thing about rowing is the response that you get from the water when you are doing well. I feel powerful and cared for by my teammates and I think that’s a big part of what sports are supposed to be about.”
Personal
- Parents are Aaron and Angie Jensen
- Has two sisters, Ali and Sydeny
- Began rowing at the age of 20
- Majoring in government and European studies
- Enjoys running, listening to political podcasts, camping and playing board games
